Description
A tender and flaky baked salmon fillet topped with a rich, creamy lemon butter sauce that’s perfect for a healthy yet indulgent dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Remove salmon from the oven and spoon the lemon butter cream sauce over each fillet.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg